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2016 Kia Rio and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 112.3 in | -11.1 in |
| Length | 172.0 in | 191.8 in | -19.8 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 70.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3415 lb. | -686 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 53.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 52.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio
| 2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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